What is the cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Santa Monica is to train and line 33 bus which costs $16 - $25 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and LAX/Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Encinitas to Santa Monica?

The distance between Encinitas and Santa Monica is 125 miles. The road distance is 108.2 miles.

How do I travel from Encinitas to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Encinitas to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Encinitas to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Santa Monica bus from?

Encinitas to Santa Monica bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.

Where does the Encinitas to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Encinitas to Santa Monica bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.

Can I drive from Encinitas to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Santa Monica is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Encinitas to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2703+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Encinitas to Santa Monica - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 101 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
4h 35m
$34–44
Train, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 58m
$16–25
Line 101 bus, bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoffbus
3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
4h 37m
$48–93
Drive 107.6 mi
1. Drive from Encinitas to Santa Monicacar 107.6 mi
1h 58m
$20–29
Train, fly, tram
1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
4h 16m
$42–302
Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
6h 1m
$30–37

Encinitas to Santa Monica by train, bus, and tram

77Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.1 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoff, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 4h 37m.

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